Chapter 45 Alexander's Public Confession?
Charles had a second thought. 'If this video is legit and Catherine's into someone else, and if that dude joins the Windsor fam, then Catherine's never leaving the Windsor fam for the rest of her life! As for Alexander, the Howard family, being a big deal in Imperia City and even worldwide, surely has its own drama. If Catherine really marries into that family, they might not even have much time to see each other!'
Charles held back the about-to-explode Juniper and the boys, looking at Catherine with a gentle expression, and said, "Catherine, do you like this guy? You don't have to stress. In our family, as long as you like someone, it doesn't matter who he is! If you don't like them, we got your back too. If you do, it doesn't matter if he's just a driver!"
Alexander's eyes lit up instantly, looking at Catherine with anticipation!
"It's not what you think, we're just friends," Catherine answered.
Charles nodded, "Friends are cool too. There's still room for things to grow in the future."
"Mr. Howard, since Catherine has someone she likes, I think we can reconsider your engagement. After all, you probably don't dig these arranged marriages either. Young folks should fall in love freely."
Alexander's face lit up with a smile as bright as the morning sun and he said, "I think so too, which is why Catherine and I are in love freely. The person driving in this video is me."
Charles, George, Richard, and Philip were stunned.
Brandon was shocked! 'What did you say? This car isn't even worth as much as a button on his clothes, and he says he's the one driving it?!'
Juniper was dumbfounded. 'I've seen people bragging about themselves, but never someone saying they're getting cuckolded by themselves.'
Alexander turned and walked to the giant screen, his well-fitted suit making him look particularly striking.
He connected his phone to the giant screen, quickly pulling up a video from his phone.
It was from the driver's perspective, showing a short clip of Catherine waiting by the roadside, just two or three seconds, but it had everything needed.
"I'm really sorry, I didn't expect someone to film a video of me and Catherine. This was just a joke between us. When we hold our wedding banquet in the future, please honor us with your presence," Alexander said.
Everyone was stunned! 'Who would have thought that the person driving this beat-up car is Alexander!'
"This car actually looks pretty trendy. I might get one too."
"Mr. Howard and Ms. Windsor seem to have a great relationship. It looks like he picks up Ms. Windsor from work almost every day!"
The Windsor family members were puzzled.
Brandon and Aurora were almost crying with joy!
'So it turns out that Alexander has been picking up Catherine all this time, and he even chose such a beat-up car to keep a low profile. How romantic!'
'It seems Alexander is quite satisfied with Catherine, and Catherine doesn't seem to be indifferent to Alexander either. Look at that smile every time she gets in the car, just like when they were young and in love,' they thought.
Philip said unhappily, "Mr. Howard, you pick up Catherine in such a beat-up car? Are you looking down on the Windsor family?"
Alexander replied politely, "I wouldn't dare. It's just that when Catherine and I first met, she chose this car. I thought she liked the brand, so as a gift, I bought the entire car brand for her."
Philip's expression improved significantly.
'Since Catherine likes it, it must be right!'
Catherine looked at Alexander, her expression somewhat complicated and she said, "When did you take this video?"
"I noticed someone around us filming, so I took this video in advance just in case. Of course, I also wanted to capture you."
Catherine didn't speak.
'It's true that a killer is sensitive to their surroundings, but what does the second part mean?'
Brandon, seeing how well they were getting along, was beaming with joy and said, "Mr. Howard, Catherine, since you're both here, why don't you dance! The first dance at Catherine's birthday party, with Mr. Howard's accompanying, it would be perfect!"
'Originally, we had planned for her brothers to take turns dancing with Catherine.'
'Now that Alexander is here, and the two of them being engaged, they are indeed the best choice!' Brandon thought.
Alexander's gaze carried a hint of burning intensity. He bowed slightly, extended his hand to Catherine and asked,
"May I invite you to have the first dance, my fiancée?"
In terms of etiquette, the first dance can't be refused. Facing the expectant gazes of Brandon and Aurora, and the deep eyes of Alexander, Catherine had no choice but to agree.
"Alright."
The romantic waltz began to play, with the lead violinist of the royal top orchestra starting on the violin, and the piano melody flowing in with the elegant dresses.
Alexander held Catherine's slender waist, dancing gracefully in the ballroom.
"You look beautiful today, my fiancée."
Catherine remained silent.
'It's not like I don't have my own name. Why does he keep calling me fiancée?'
'Is he retaliating for what Charles said about breaking off the engagement? I didn't know he was so petty!'
The handsome man was tall and strong, while the girl in his arms was petite and beautiful. Their dance steps perfectly matched the rhythm, stunning everyone!
'It is simply too perfect!'
'This opening dance could be directly included in etiquette textbooks!'
'No wonder she is the daughter of the Windsor family and he is the head of the Howard family, simply elegant!'
Esme gritted her teeth, watching the two dancing in the ballroom, feeling jealous.
'The person who should be dancing with Alexander is supposed to be me!'
'I have specially worn my favorite dress today to stand out at the party and outshine everyone, but the video I prepared is not only useless but also claimed by Alexander!'
Esme looked at the nanny, Lucy, beside her, and said, "What should I do now? Alexander is having the opening dance with that woman, and I'm just a joke!"
'I am dressed so beautifully, yet no one invites me to dance!'
'Even Brandon doesn't acknowledge my existence!'
Lucy was indifferent and comforted her, "Esme, being in the spotlight now doesn't mean you'll always be in the spotlight. When Brandon realizes that you are the best daughter of the Windsor family, your status will be much higher than it is now. You know, Catherine isn't even in the family genealogy yet."
'The genealogy!'
'To be included in the Windsor family genealogy, both Marcus and Lila must agree!'
'Given Lila's current attitude towards Catherine, it's definitely impossible for her to be included in the genealogy. As long as she's not in the genealogy, I still have a chance.'
"You're right, but now that Alexander is so good to her, what chance do I have!" Esme said.
"Mr. Howard has just met Catherine and hasn't seen a girl from such a poor family before. It's just for appearances. In my opinion, you still have a chance!" Lucy said.
Esme watched Catherine and Alexander finish their first dance in the ballroom.
Alexander was bending down to kiss the back of Catherine's hand.
Although this was an essential part of noble etiquette, Esme was still insanely jealous.
As the dance ended, the servants ran in, lined up, and stood in front of the Windsor family members.
"Mr. Windsor, Mrs. Windsor, this is a gift from Trevor Wood to Ms. Windsor, a famous painting."
Everyone was shocked.
'Trevor Wood, isn't he the former national leader!'
"Mr. Windsor, Mrs. Windsor, Oscar White has sent a pair of agate bracelets to Ms. Windsor."
'Oscar White, the old king of stone gambling in Stellara, now basically controls the entire stone gambling and maritime trade industry!'
'Catherine actually has such connections?'
"This is a classical violin from Vincent Hall for Ms. Windsor."
'Vincent Hall, a contemporary violin master, a world-class violin authority, and the author of violin textbooks!'
"Marcus has sent an LC-5 helicopter to Ms. Windsor!"
Everyone was shocked!
'Isn't this the latest model of a car-helicopter hybrid! The only one in the world!'
'Marcus is too fond of Catherine. If we can win Catherine's favor, the future collaborations will be secured.'
Brandon was also stunned by the pile of gifts in front of her.
These super heavyweight figures, he didn't even dare to send them invitations, as it was just a junior's birthday, and he felt it was inappropriate to send out invitations.
"Catherine, do you know all these people?" Brandon asked.
Catherine looked at the pile of gifts from her teachers, feeling a bit speechless. Given their level, they should have known she was the daughter of the Windsor family the day she returned home.
Catherine shook her head, "They should be Marcus's friends."
"Then it must be Marcus wanting to give you a surprise, so it's fine! I didn't expect Marcus to be so thoughtful!"
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